lucifer
Strike-anywhere fire starter
A lucifer is an old-fashioned term for a friction match—the kind struck against a rough surface to produce flame.
The word comes from Latin meaning "light-bearer," which explains its application to early matches: He struck a lucifer and lit his pipe.
The term was common in the 19th century but is now archaic. (Capitalized Lucifer is the devil.)
matchstick
Friction-lit fire starter
- sulfurYellow combustible element
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
ignite · friction · flame · spark · kindling · tinder · matchbox · firestarter · burn · combustion
theological/spiritual status
luciferGod
Supreme spiritual authority
Christ · Jesus · Michael · Gabriel · Archangel Michael
moral alignment
lucifersavior
One who rescues another
redeemer · deliverer · guardian angel · protector · light of the world